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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.48, 968.20 and 371.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.48, 968.20 and 371.36 is: 557.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.48 : 968.20 = 371.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.48/968.20 = 371.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.48x = 968.20 × 371.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.48x = 359,550.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,550.75/645.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.03

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